George Reed Inc. is proud to be recognized with the Best Places to Work – Central Valley award at the Celebrate the Central Valley 2026 event, hosted by Opportunity Stanislaus   at Dust Bowl Brewing Company   in Turlock, CA. This honor reflects our continued commitment to building a workplace culture that supports employee growth, collaboration, and well-being. This achievement belongs to our entire team whose dedication makes George Reed Inc. a great place to work every day.

Last month, the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA)   awarded VSS International the 2026 President’s Award for Excellence – Large Project for our work in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This award acknowledged VSS International’s ability to deliver complex, environmentally sensitive pavement solutions in a national park setting, an area requiring careful coordination, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to protecting natural resources. The reco

711 Materials is supplying Ready-Mix Concrete to the Caltrans District 9 Bishop Pavement Project along U.S. Highway 395 in Bishop, CA. Our crews are proud to support and partner with the Griffith Company   and Granite Construction   on this project. This Caltrans District 9   project focuses on rehabilitating pavement on U.S. 395 and upgrading drainage and pedestrian facilities to improve long-term roadway performance and ADA accessibility. Our Bishop Plant, located at 906 E.

After 38 years of service, leadership, and dedication, our Sr. Vice President / General Manager, Ed Berlier, officially retired in March. Ed has been a pillar of strength, integrity, and vision within George Reed Inc. His commitment to his team and to the company has shaped who we are today, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire us for years to come. Watch the video below for a heartfelt message from Jeff Reed, CEO of Reed Family Companies, honoring Ed’s remarkable

Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you.   As we continue strengthening our teams and building a workplace where everyone can do their best work, your feedback plays an essential role. Our Employee Engagement Survey will open on April 5th. We are asking every employee to take a few minutes to share honest thoughts about what is going well and where we can improve. The survey is quick, completely anonymous, and gives us the chance to understand your experiences, ident

This March, we’re proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week by shining a light on the talented women who help build, innovate, and lead across our industry. To help spread the word and show support, we’re introducing a special Women in Construction Week sticker for employees to wear and share.   These stickers are a simple but meaningful way to recognize the impact women have in construction. Past, present, and future. Employees are encouraged to place them on hard hats

VSS International was proud to receive the 2025 WRAPP award for Excellence in Contracting for the Mt Rainier National Park Pavement Preservation Project. VSSI partnered with Western Federal Lands Highway Division to complete over 450,000 SY’s of continuous Type 3 micro surfacing and 150,000 SY’s of Type 2 micro surfacing throughout the western side of the park. This included resurfacing the beautiful Upper Paradise parking lot that looks up to the peak of Mt Rainier. Congratu

BUILD is pleased to introduce Cameron Reed, who joined Reed Family Companies last month as Director of Digital Excellence & Strategic Initiatives. Cameron comes to the business with more than a decade of experience in enterprise software and user experience design, most recently leading design operations for the team behind Salesforce's flagship CRM. She will be partnering closely with leaders across the organization to strengthen how our digital systems support our teams and

Reed Family Companies is pleased to announce that Jeff Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer of VSS International, Inc. has received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Western Regional Association for Pavement Preservation (WRAPP). As an ambassador of the pavement preservation industry Jeff has spent his entire career as an industry leader where his achievements both organizationally and individually are many. During his 38-year career Jeff has mentored man

Congratulations to VSS International’s Arizona operations team who have been awarded the “Arizona Pavement Preservation Project of the Year” by the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.  (AZAGC). The winning project took place for La Paz County, Arizona and included the placement of a PMAR Chip Seal & Fog Seal in the Town of Bouse, Arizona. L-R: Greg Erks, Fauzan Hakim, Tonya Sloan, 2 AGC guys, Randy Ghezzi This marked the seventh straight yea

We are pleased to announce that we have successfully migrated Viewpoint Vista from an on-premise setup to Viewpoint Cloud. This project commenced in May 2025, with the goal of going live by December 5, 2025. In May 2025, IT partnered with the leads of our internal teams to document and plan migration/integration for all the other line-of-business systems that needed to be integrated with Vista. Our team dedicated significant effort to thoroughly test the system. Manohar and

VSS International was honored to sponsor the 2026 ISSA Slurry Systems Workshop which took place January 19th - 23rd in Las Vegas, Nevada. This comprehensive workshop featured in-depth coverage of slurry seal, micro surfacing, chip seals, and crack treatments. For buying agencies and pavement owners, this workshop presents an exceptional opportunity to gain critical insights into cost-effective preservation techniques, long-term asset management strategies, and innovative solu

Bret Harte Neighborhood Project breaks ground in Stanislaus County ! Last week, George Reed Inc. joined community members, local officials, and project partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Bret Harte Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvement Project. Hosted by Stanislaus County Public Works  depa rtment, this initiative will deliver safer sidewalks, improved pedestrian connections, enhanced drainage systems, and roadway upgrades throughout the neighborhood.  With co

711 Materials has been pouring ready-mix concrete for the ongoing Oakdale Irrigation District North Main Lateral Bridge project. Our 711 Materials crews have partnered with Allied Concrete Pumping to deliver ready-mix concrete solutions! We're proud to be a part of this huge project that's so close to home for so many of us. The Oakdale Irrigation District (OID) is undertaking significant infrastructure upgrades, including the rehabilitation of the North Main Canal Tunnels 3

George Reed Inc. crews have been making progress on the Parklawn neighborhood project in south Modesto. Our masonry workers are utilizing the GOMACO Corporation  Xtreme Commander IIIx Curb and Gutter Machine. This cutting-edge equipment has dramatically improved our efficiency in placing concrete curbs throughout the development. The Commander IIIx is a three-track slipform paver that represents the pinnacle of intelligent paving technology. Its rotary-sensored slew drives on

In December, VSS International team members attended the International Road Federation Global R2T Conference & Exhibition in Long Beach, California. This industry event brings together road and mobility professionals from around the world to explore technological advancements in road maintenance and construction. Luke Afato of VSS, supported by Nick Corcoran, delivered a key presentation on "VSS International’s Approach to Climate-Conscious Transportation Maintenance," highli

In December, 711 Materials demonstrated its commitment to professional development by sending several team members to specialized training sessions provided by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association  (NRMCA) in Dallas, Texas. Starr Salas attended the comprehensive "Dispatch 101" session, gaining valuable insights into optimizing dispatch operations. Meanwhile, Tyler Golden, Branden Benedix, and Humberto Ramirez participated in the "Supervisors Course," enhancing their

Our VSSI crews have just wrapped up the community’s first-ever PMAR cape seal application. This extensive project covered 85,000 square yards across three different locations in the Oro Valley area. The scope required meticulous planning and execution to ensure consistent quality across all sites. The PMAR Cape Seal Advantage, a cape seal, combines two powerful pavement preservation techniques for maximum effectiveness. In this case, we applied: A base layer of PMAR (Polymer

Sharing this photo of our Table Mountain Quarry team members with the 2025 CalCIMA Safety Excellence Award for Small Aggregate Mines. This achievement reflects the team’s strong commitment to safety, accountability, and looking out for one another every day. Their dedication to maintaining a safe work environment sets a high standard and exemplifies our core values. Great job team, and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Pictured left to right: Barry, Donny, Br

Highlighting our progress on the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets, Phase 2 project in Citrus Heights, CA!  George Reed Inc. crews are currently working on critical roadwork for this comprehensive corridor transformation. The project encompasses: Undergrounding utility lines Installing bicycle lanes and wide sidewalks Upgrading traffic signals Adding street lighting Beautifying with new landscaping and trees Replacing storm drain infrastructure Installing fresh asphalt Enhanc